Reading today's price tape for 20 Oct 2026, Drumstick was quoted at ₹6,750 per quintal in Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Drumstick rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Drumstick Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Drumstick is about 84.1% above the period average, sitting just 3.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Drumstick rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Thuraiyur RM APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Drumstick.
At ₹2,500 (33.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Drumstick matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Drumstick prices at Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹3,667. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
For Drumstick, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Drumstick rate at Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.